17 Del. C. § 205
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§ Â 205. Duty to minimize removal, cutting or clearing of landscape improvements.
Official statutory text
Whenever the Department of Transportation undertakes any construction project in this State, it shall make every reasonable effort to preserve large, mature trees. Additionally, it shall make every reasonable effort to remove, cut or clear only the minimum number of trees and shrubs that are necessary to complete the project and remain consistent with safe design practices.
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